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Adam Proskiw
Adam has lived in B.C. most of his life. He was born in the Caribou, grew up in the Okanagan, went to university on Vancouver Island and worked as a news photographer in Vancouver. His favourite stories incorporate meaningful photography and feature interesting, passionate locals. He studied writing at UVic and photojournalism in California. He loves talking tractors, dogs and cameras and is always looking for a good story.
Adam Proskiw's Stories
Pot activist arrested in Calgary for giving away marijuana seeds but not in Kelowna
CALGARY – A marijuana activist, who handed out thousands of free marijuana seeds to Kelowna…
Lee Valley and MEC opening soon in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Future Shop, Zellers and Target may have all disappeared from the retail landscape…
Kelowna writer gunning for national short story prize
KELOWNA – A local writer has made the longlist of finalists for the 2016 CBC…
Vernon man found bleeding, barely conscious after stabbing in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A Vernon man is in critical condition after he was stabbed at an…
Oliver man sentenced for assaulting six-year-old
KELOWNA – An elder from the Osoyoos Indian Band will serve a 15-month suspended sentence…
Vehicles broken into at downtown Kelowna parkade
KELOWNA – At least three vehicles at a downtown Kelowna parkade were broken into Monday…
Tie flies, fillet fish and more this weekend at Sportsman Show in Kelowna
KELOWNA – For two days this weekend, the Interior's largest outdoor sport show will be…
Pot activist planning to overgrow the government with stop in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A cannabis advocate from Vancouver is launching a cross-country campaign in Kelowna and…
VIDEO: Drone footage shows some of Kelowna’s best hiking spots
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man has released a spectacular high definition video featuring footage he…
Riding a Kelowna bus to find owner is only half this dog’s story
SPENT EIGHT DAYS AND NIGHTS BY OWNER'S SIDE AFTER HE DIED KELOWNA – Shadow’s story…
Father of man killed in Rutland stabbing speaks out
KELOWNA – The parents of Waylon Percy Jr. Jackson are mourning and looking for answers…
Injured Kelowna dog searching for deceased owner gets help on public transit
"HE ACTUALLY GOT ON THE RIGHT BUS." KELOWNA – An injured dog that appears to…
Take your dog on a Kelowna wine tour next month and help the B.C. SPCA
KELOWNA – Four of the Okanagan’s best wineries are going to the dogs for one…
Okanagan charity helping single moms get back their self-confidence
KELOWNA – A local charity that helps single mothers across the Okanagan has found a…
Coroner confirms teen who thought she was taking ecstasy in 2013 overdosed on heroin
KELOWNA – A young Kelowna woman who died in 2013 after taking what she thought…
Kelowna Supreme Court gets $4 million upgrade ahead of Bacon-shooting trial
KELOWNA – Kelowna’s courthouse has undergone $4 million in renovations, largely for security ahead of…
Warm weather avalanche warning issued across B.C.
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Visitors to the Interior backcountry are being warned of an increased avalanche hazard…
Fentanyl dealer nabbed by helpful bystanders sentenced in Kelowna court
KELOWNA – A cocaine, meth and fentanyl dealer was sentenced to three years in prison…
Suspect with history of violence charged for Kelowna bank robbery
KELOWNA – A dangerous suspect with a history of violence has been formally charged with…
Longtime residents recall favourite Paramount Theatre memories
"THIS HERD OF COWS WAS COMING TOWARDS US ON THE SCREEN AND I DUCKED DOWN…
Kelowna Farmer’s Market will return to Springfield parking lot for another year
KELOWNA – The Kelowna Farmer's and Crafter's Market will be back at their summer location…
Okanagan concert-goer angry at last minute lineup change
"IT'S JUST NOT WHO I PAID TO SEE" KELOWNA – Penticton resident Karli Johnston was…
Fancy tea at Kelowna’s Rock House raises thousands for local animals
KELOWNA – A high tea at Kelowna’s most expensive property raised almost $12,000 for a…
Almost all animals seized during Slocan cruelty investigation have found new homes
KELOWNA – Almost all of the animals seized during a cruelty investigation in the Slocan…